Italian Recipes

This Tuscan white bean soup gets loads of flavor from adding cheese rind in while it simmers on the stove. I was inspired by a recipe for white bean soup I found, so I adapted it a little and came up with this recipe. I had […]

This lasagna recipe I’m about to share with you has no noodles. Yes, you read that correctly. This is a no-noodle vegetable lasagna that is a healthy, gluten-free and low-carb take on traditional lasagna that is ONLY 204 CALORIES A SERVING! This lasagna recipe is […]

A mini eggplant au gratin is the perfect portion-controlled Meatless Monday meal. The gratins are layered with warm soft eggplant smothered in a robust homemade tomato sauce with gooey melted cheese baked in perfect portions. One bite of this mini eggplant au gratin will make […]

Sometimes it really freaks me out how life works. It goes by so fast! Half the time I can’t even believe where I am and what I am doing. If you would have told me 30 years ago that one day I would be eating […]

Hot Italian sausage is the star ingredient of this sausage ragu which lends rich layers of flavor simmered with mild tomatoes and seasoned vegetables. As if the sausage ragu wasn’t good enough alone, it is served poured over creamy polenta with melted parmesan cheese which […]

It’s mid-October and there is finally a chill in the air on the mountain, which has me wanting comfort food. One dish that immediately comes to mind is this easy Italian meatballs recipe. Tender, juicy Italian meatballs, simmered in a rich tomato sauce with pasta is the ultimate comfort […]

Full of flavor these lasagna-stuffed spaghetti squash are a healthy, low carb, vegetarian and gluten-free way to enjoy Italian food without all of the calories. This is a tasty recipe that doesn’t take a lot of effort, so it is easy enough to make for Meatless […]

Julia Child’s eggplant pizzas are low-carb and gluten-free, made using eggplant slices in place of traditional pizza crust. The eggplant slices are topped with warm tomato sauce, piled high with cheese and so good you’ll totally forget about pizza crust. I first blogged about Julia’s […]